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“bomb” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibakudan

Example

空港で爆弾が見つかりました。kū kō de baku dan ga mi tsu ka ri ma shi ta

A bomb was found at the airport.

Illustration for 爆弾 (bomb)

How to say “bomb” in Japanese

“Bomb” in Japanese is 爆弾 (bakudan).

Refers to an object made to cause a powerful explosion, whether used as a weapon or found as a threat.

Full entry for 爆弾: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 爆弾

映画の中で爆弾が登場します。ei ga no naka de baku dan ga tō jō shi ma su

A bomb appears in the movie.

Tips for using 爆弾

  • Japanese reports may use 爆弾 (bakudan) for a suspected bomb even when the object has not yet been examined or confirmed as genuine.

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